Payroll Administrator

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator with a passion for accuracy and exceptional service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time? Are you looking to be part of a growing team where your contributions make a meaningful impact?

The Universal Group, recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed companies in 2026, has exciting opportunity for a Payroll Administrator. Reporting to the Senior Payroll Manager, the Payroll Administrator is responsible to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions, a critical function for the company's financial operations. The Payroll Administrator's responsibilities are vital in maintaining financial accuracy, compliance with regulations, and providing essential information to support effective decision-making within the organization.

What you will be responsible for:

Payroll Processing:

• Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
• Calculate wages, deductions, and enter data into computer systems.
• Review various records to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.

Data Management:

• Compile employee time, production, and payroll data from various records.
• Enter employee information into the payroll system for new hires.
• Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, maintaining designated records.
• Record employee information such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations for payroll updates.
• Issue and record pay adjustments for errors or retroactive increases.
• Track employee leave time, including vacation, personal, and sick leave.

Employee Support:

• Provide information to employees and managers regarding payroll matters, tax issues, benefit plans, and collective agreement provisions.
• Assist with HRIS implementation, including testing and other assigned duties.

What you get from us:

• Extended Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits. 
• Competitive compensation package.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program. 
• Paid vacation.
• RRSP
• Access to a growing organization with lots of advancement opportunities.

What we need from you:

• Experience with the UKG/ADP platform preferred.
• Previous payroll experience.
• Understanding of BC Employment Standards, tax regulations, and related legislation.
• Basic accounting knowledge.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) credential or working towards PCP designation is preferred. 
• Familiarity with ADP is an asset. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows (Excel, Word).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Why Universal Group?

The Universal Group is driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members. Our people embrace our core values of being ‘Passionate, Authentic, and Driven’ in everything we do and in every decision we make every day. They are the fabric of who we are and, without question, the reason for our success and continued growth.

The safety of our team members and the public drives us daily.

The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services, traffic management planning, traffic equipment supply, landscaping, temporary labour and occupational health and safety training. We are a one-stop shop, as our full suite of services ensures that we can manage projects from conception to completion.

For more information about the company, please visit our Indeed Profile! 

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Universal Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

Apply today; we can’t wait to hear from you. Come grow with us!

UNV1